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11 March 2016

Proclamation Day; 15th March 2016

Our Proclamation

In the name of the past generations whose sacrifice and actions lead
the Irish people to her flag and celebrated her unique identity and culture and
traditions that were inherent in the nation, we the pupils of scoil na mBraithre,
an tAonach once again call on all Irishmen and women to create a nation that we
can all be proud of. To Irish men, women and children both living here and
abroad we are proud to re-write the 1916 Proclamation and
outline our hopes and dreams for the next 100 years. We are calling on the
current generation of people to support her flag and ensure our country
continues to prosper throughout the next 100 years.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank and remember those who
have contributed to our great country. Past generations have fought hard for
our freedom. We are well aware of the pain and grief endured by many, and will
be forever grateful to those who ensured our freedom.

We call on our nation and one another to create a place to live where
those who are ill will be cared for with compassion and dignity that all those
in our society will have access to medical facilities whatever their age,
occupation or whichever part of this nation they reside. It is equally
important that each person feels safe and secure in their own homes especially
the elderly.

We declare that all citizens of this great nation are equal no matter
their gender, race creed or religion. We cast off the prejudices of the past
and create a nation of true equality.

Ireland should also continue to be a beacon of peace throughout the
world keeping our neutrality intact and fostering peace throughout our island
and abroad. Previous conflicts with our neighbours should be put aside and the
friendship that now exists between Ireland and other nations should be
continued. When it comes to uniting the entire island of Ireland that should
only be done if a majority of all its citizens vote for that unification.

We demand that the opportunity of education is offered to all citizens
of this nation and that it should remain free and encouraged in society. All
levels of education should be of the highest quality and should be free for its
citizens.

We implore that a voice should be given to those under 18 and that the
right to vote and have your voice heard should be reduced to 14.

Ireland’s picturesque landscape should also be cared for and
maintained. Our environment is paramount and so more should be done to care for
it. Recycling should be mandatory as well as a crackdown on polluters from
littering to industry polluting on a large scale should be stopped. Public transport to help ease pollution needs
to be provided in all of Ireland not just in cities but all over the island of
Ireland. Alternative fuels to power the country should also be used instead of using
fossil fuels.

We declare that Ireland should provide help to its citizens in their
time of need to give them a helping hand when they are at their weakest. Those
without homes or jobs or those with health or mental health issues should be
helped by our society. But those who choose to abuse this system should be
strongly encouraged to stop and provide for themselves.

We also declare that we will hold on to our traditions past and present
including our language. Ireland has always had a rich tradition of poetry, song
and dance that is world renowned. These traditions need to be nurtured and
protected. These traditions help to give us our identity and are a valued part
of our culture.

As our nation grows and prospers we should help other nations as they
aspire to find their feet in nationhood.
Through direct aid and personnel we should endeavour to help those in
the entire world who are struggling and are not as privileged as our nation.

We the students of Scoil na mBraithre an tAonach set these out as our
ambitions for our fledgling nation that we may strive to achieve all these
goals for our children and the future generations of this great country. It is
our belief that the above can be achieved. if communities can work in harmony
and not rely totally on the power of government. We as a group pledge to
contribute to our country in a positive manner and lead our country to a better
place.

As we sign this
proclamation we remember those who have done so before us and pray that we can
be as brave and strong as them. They have taught us to fight for what is right
and will continue to do so.

Signed on behalf of the staff and pupils of Scoil na mBraithre Aonach.